If someone is reading this review listen very carefully. You have a tough decision you must make if you are on this side of town and craving Korean. takamatsu? Or cafe ga hang? Both Korean. A city block apart. Only one can rule them all... Let's go!!!
Takamatsu:
Positives
+Fantastic restaurant atmosphere bright and open
+full sushi bar in addition to your regular Korean favorites (sashimi salad is amaze balls shot out to chef John!!)
+ bbq at table
Negatives
- service is can sometimes be subpar.
***message for the white people ( they're Korean, don't expect them to come over with a fake smile asking "how's everything tasting so far!?!? Every 5 minutes. No. This is not TGi Fridays)
- flavors are sometimes not as deep
- not as spicy as regular Korean. If you don't like spice could also be a positive.
Cafe gang ha:
Positives
+ stronger Korean flavors
+more unique sidedishes
+ has dishes you can't get at takamatsu. (Du boki being my personal fave!)
+open til the wee hours of 2am
Negatives
- restaurant is dark boarder line eery and less welcoming
- does not have bbq in the tables
-crappy korean soap oprahs blaring on tv
I give both restaurants 5 stars because I love Korean good or bad! I go to both so take it from me! Takamatsu is the place you go to on a weekend if your with a companion and want to have a great night. Cafe ga hang is the one you go to during the week solo after work, just to enjoy a great meal.